Our meeting will come to order consistent with our policy of starting on time and say good morning to the Committee Meets today to consider the nomination of general mark milley to be chairman of the joint chiefs of staff. We thank you for being here today and are grateful for your decades of distinguished service to our nation, we also welcome why you are family and friends and invite you at the appropriate time to introduce those that you feel are appropriate. Its standard for the committee to ask certain questions. These are the required questions, we will ask them fast and if you would audibly respond to them i would appreciate it very much. First if you adhere to the applicable laws and regulations governing conflicts of interest . Yes. Do you agree if confirmed to appear and testify upon request before this committee . Yes, chairman. Do you agree to provide documents including copies of the forms of communication in a timely matter when requested by a duly constituted committee o
Thank you for hosting us and for welcoming generations, literally generations of new americans to a wider and bigger and more optimistic future. Youve done so much for so many people for so long, and it was a pleasure to meet you all including you proprovost. I want to acknowledge who does a lot of the work here, but thank you for allowing us to use that fora. Political wisdom holds that americans, the American Public doesnt vote on Foreign Policy. But i think thats an old way of thinking. In 2019 Foreign Policy is domestic policy in my view. And domestic policy is Foreign Policy. Theyre deeply connected. A deeply connected set of choices we make about how to advance the american way of life and our vision for the future. Like everything about this election, the threat that i believe President Trump poses to our National Security and where we are as a country is extreme. And i dont think we can afford to ignore it. His erratic policies and failures to uphold basic democratic principles
Hello and welcome to bbc news. Liverpool football fans are ecstatic after their team became champions of europe for the sixth time. Liverpool claimed that title after beating fellow english side Tottenham Hotspur in the Champions League final in madrid. A controversial early penalty from mo salah and a late finish from divock origi gave them a 2 0 win and a first trophy for manager jurgen klopp at anfield. Tim allman reports. For liverpool fans, this truly was the joy of six. We won it six times the club prides itself on its european pedigree. No english club comes close, and winning the Champions League never gets boring. I am buzzing, i cant put it into words. I went to the final last year, i was there and it was. Not the worst time, but sad times. Tonight was amazing, not the best game ever, but fine. Six time Champions League winners. Im ecstatic. My voice has gone. I am absolutely buzzing, i cant wait to get into town and feel the atmosphere tonight. A momentous occasion, albeit n
Department. This is just over two hours. The committee will come to order. We are having a full hearing today on the nominations for several positions. Three very important nominations , department of transportation. We welcome the nominees and their families and thank them for their willingness to serve. First, we will consider the nomination of rear admiral and phillips ann phillips. Welcome. We are currently facing unprecedented challenges about reports of Sexual Assault the marine academy, investments into our port to ease congestion, and the need for strong leadership at the helm of the Maritime Administration. We are admiral phillips has significant experience in the u. S. Navy in many challenging situations, including operation desert shield, desert storm, in her capacity as director of the Surface Warfare for the chief of Naval Operations. After 31 years of naval service, she serves as a special assistant to the Virginia Governor with a focus on coastal adaptation and protectio
Department. This is just over two hours. The committee will come to order. We are having a full hearing today on the nominations for several positions. Three very important nominations , department of transportation. We welcome the nominees and their families and thank them for their willingness to serve. First, we will consider the nomination of rear admiral and phillips ann phillips. Welcome. We are currently facing unprecedented challenges about reports of Sexual Assault the marine academy, investments into our port to ease congestion, and the need for strong leadership at the helm of the Maritime Administration. We are admiral phillips has significant experience in the u. S. Navy in many challenging situations, including operation desert shield, desert storm, in her capacity as director of the Surface Warfare for the chief of Naval Operations. After 31 years of naval service, she serves as a special assistant to the Virginia Governor with a focus on coastal adaptation and protectio